In Camden’s home opener, #1 ranked recruit DJ Wagner did not back down verses a tough Patrick School Squad. The Kentucky commit finished with a game high of 18 points and 6 assists. Fellow Kentucky commit and 7’0 footer Aaron Bradshaw also had a nice game. Camden may just have the best duo in all of high school basketball. Culture District HQ will be at attendance through out the season to keep an eye on the number one prospect.
The announcement made Monday on ESPN’s social media page marks the culmination of a long, wild ride that managed to hold the attention of the masses for seemingly an eternity. Dajuan ‘DJ’ Wagner’s recruitment will go down in infamy and without a doubt be discussed for decades to come for the various storylines that it produced. After more twists and turns than a Martin Scorsese movie, the decision was finally made public as the early signing period is draws to a close.
Kentucky has officially landed arguably the top player in the class of 2023.
It’s difficult to pinpoint a singular emotion now that DJ Wagner has finally publicly pledged his allegiance to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Wagner’s commitment had always been Calipari’s to lose. Despite unusual circumstances along the way the plan remained for him to end up in Lexington from start to finish.
For college basketball fans living in the Bluegrass state following Wagner’s recruitment was a whirlwind journey full of twists and turns. The chaos was set in motion soon after Kenny Payne accepted the vacant head coaching position at the University of Louisville on March 18th.
The legacy aspect of Wagner’s family ties to UL and Kenny Payne’s track-record for developing NBA talent caused a few sway predictions away from Kentucky and to the Cards.
Ultimately, John Calipari gets his guy while also delivering an immediate victory on the recruiting trail against his longtime assistant, Kenny Payne.
